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Tekton Double Impacts

Anybody out there heard these??

I have dedicated audio room 14.5x20.5x9 ft.  Currently have Marantz Reference CD/Intergrated paired to Magnepan 1.7's with REL T-7 subs.  For the vast majority of music I love this system.  The only nit pick is that it is lacking/limited in covering say below 35 hz or so.  For the first time actually buzzed the panel with an organ sacd. Bummer.  Thought of upgrading subs to rythmicks but then I will need to high pass the 1.7's.  Really don't want to deal with that approach.

Enter the Double Impacts.  Many interesting things here.  Would certainly have a different set of strengths here.  Dynamics, claimed bottom octave coverage in one package, suspect a good match to current electronics.

I've read all the threads here so we do not need to rehash that.  Just wondering if others out there have FIRST HAND experience with these or other Tekton speakers

Thanks.
corelli
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mac48025
672 posts
 
Lance,

It's hard to believe one watt can drive the DI's so well, but I'm a big believer in the MZ2/DI combo. I'm still going to add a SET amp down the road to add that "more meat on the bones" Teajay describes, but I'm in no rush to do so as the MZ2 with the NOS TungSol round plates and 40's Mullard 12at7's is sounding so sweet right now. NOS Brimar yellow T label 12at7's on the way.......thanks to Teajay's suggestion. 

Glad you're enjoying the DI's. Once they fully open up they are something to behold. The MZ2 with the DI's is a match made in heaven. 
kdude66
1,200 posts
 
mazikrav,

I use the soundsmith mcp2 phono pre with a low output zyx airy 3 Mc cart.I'm not a big vinyl listener anymore,I only play recordings that I don't have on digital primarily.The mcp2 provides 62 db of gain which is plenty for my system.

It would be nice to know the actual voltage gain in db that your preamp has then it would be easier to make amp recommendations.

I forgot to mention the new pass labs Xa-25,I don't know anything about it but there is a couple of reviews online.

Best,
Kenny.
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whacky
53 posts
 
Can anyone tell me the type of type/# thread required for aftermarket feet of gliders on the DIs??

Standard/Metric , and what length I should to order??

In particular, I'm currently looking to order up some Herbie's threaded stud gliders to fill those holes and help with noise isolation. 


That is, unless someone has a better, equally reasonably priced option for hardwood floors. Spikes are OUT. and Spikes in shoes/spike gliders are just too cumbersome for my tastes. 


kdude66
1,200 posts
 
whacky,

You will need 1/4 x20 thread size and 1 inch length.

Lots of folks are using the threaded stud gliders on hardwood floors and or carpet with good results.I agree spikes are just to cumbersome.

I use the gliders and they rest on small hardwood bases that are basically the same dimensions of the speaker.You will hear better defined bass to raise the speaker off the floor and the gliders will give good isolation and make it easy to move the speaker around for positioning.

Best of luck,
Kenny.
david_ten
5,480 posts
 
@whacky

+1 on what Kenny has shared.

I went with Herbie’s Giant Threaded Stud Gliders based on recommendations from folks on the thread. To very good results.

Like Kenny, I also went with a 1-inch length but you can go to the 1.5 inch length if you would like to adjust / tilt the speakers slightly. I am also using two sets of 4 Herbie’s Giant Gliders under isolation shelves; the DIs with the screwed in Gliders rest/stand on top of the isolation shelf with gliders. To my ears, this really brought ’more’ out of the isolation efforts. I also believe raising the DIs a bit off the floor will result in gains. My floors are bare hardwood (oak).

There are other brand approaches to consider as well. Soundocity has products that folks here are also using to good effect. They are also reasonably priced.
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